Sugumar's family will not participate in sham inquest - New evidence proves it was murder

 

The testimony given to the police was shocking, and confirms the family's position that Sugumar was killed by police personnel. The witnesses said that a police officer was seen stepping brutally on Sugumar's neck with his booted foot while Sugumar was seen trying to move his head away from under the boot. The police officer continued pressing on Sugumar's neck until he stopped struggling and became motionless. 

Lawyers for the family of C.Sugumar 

We refer to the statements on 29/1/13 by Selangor CPO Tun Hisan Tun Majid rejecting a murder investigation into C.Sugumar's death and the A-G's consent to an inquest. The calling of an inquest despite eyewitness evidence suggesting assault and murder is illogical, sinister and unlawful. We state here categorically, that the family of C Sugumar will not participate in this sham inquest. The rejection of a murder investigation and calling of inquest is part of a massive cover-up of Sugumar's death being orchestrated by the police, Home Ministry, A-G and government. 

On the evening of 29/1/13, three key eyewitnesses who witnessed the assault and murder of Sugumar by police personnel gave their statements to the police. It should be noted that police made no attempt to locate these witnesses despite knowing of their existence. The witnesses came forward entirely of their own accord. 

The testimony given to the police was shocking, and confirms the family's position that Sugumar was killed by police personnel. The witnesses said that a police officer was seen stepping brutally on Sugumar's neck with his booted foot while Sugumar was seen trying to move his head away from under the boot. The police officer continued pressing on Sugumar's neck until he stopped struggling and became motionless. This evidence was recorded by police yesterday in the presence of lawyers Eric Paulsen and Latheefa Koya.  

In the light of the above clear evidence, how can the police and A-G justify the holding of a mere inquest? We demand on behalf of Sugumar's family that a murder investigation be opened immediately. The family of Sugumar and the people of this country expect the police and A-G to act fairly and professionally and ensure that justice is done in this case.